Auto-enrolment: A guide to UK pensions
Although businesses in the UK have had a few years to get used to the concept of pensions auto-enrolment, some confusion remains: what is it,…
Setting up a UK company: Accountant or lawyer?
It’s an interesting question: should you use an accountant or lawyer to set up a UK company? Under UK law, both kinds of regulated professionals can serve…
Branch in the UK Vs. UK Ltd (subsidiary) Company
We are frequently asked about a branch vs. a subsidiary (Ltd) company and benefits/drawbacks of both. The basics A branch can also be referred to as…
Self Employed UK: Expenditure and Allowances
When it comes to working from home, it can be difficult to decide what you should and should not be claiming for. As a rule,…
What is a Person with Significant Control in the UK?
When a new company is registered with Companies House, you need to note who should go on the PSC Register. This is a publicly accessible…
Employment at Will in the UK
We were recently asked to provide UK payroll services to a West-Coast company taking on their first employee in the UK. We scheduled an initial…
Does my UK operation need an audit?
A main question we are asked is whether the UK operation need’s an audit. The threshold for compulsory filing of audited financial statements rose on…
Director’s duties for a UK Company
The duties of UK company directors have previously evolved through statute and subsequent case law. The Companies Act 2006 embraces case law and requires directors follow…